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The board of directors said the quarterly dividend is payable on June 10 to the holders of record at the close of business on May 31. Lorillard has paid a dividend quarterly since 2008. The regular dividend payment equates to a $2.20-per-share annual dividend yielding 5.1% based on the closing price of Lorillard's stock on May 14.

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